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The Cranberry Meadow Pond Trail and the Raymond Trail connect South Pack Monadnock to almost downtown Peterborough in 4 miles, cutting off some of the road travel. http://www.monadnockconservancy.org/pdf/CMPT-trail-guide-and-map_FINAL.pdf

There are a few steep rocky sections on the Wapack on N & S Pack, and the upper half of the Raymond Trail on S. Pack has some steep rocky areas. The Holt trail on Cardigan and the Winslow trail on Kearsarge are steep and rocky, but shorter. The old powerline on Watatic is very rocky, but even...

I have lived near Monadnock for 35 yrs and I have never heard of anyone being charged for a rescue.

These are nowhere near the quality of Chip's pics, but this is the first chick to survive past July on North Pond just west of Bethel, ME in many years. They were taken in mid August this year 50' from my parent's cabin.

I do speed hikes on local trails to compare to previous times to use as a evaluation of fitness levels. Occasionally, I relax and put my watch/cell phone away and take a relaxing walk in the woods. I do admit to "timing" myself on Monadnock last weekend, but I still took the time to clear many...

Thank you, I was trying to think of a nice way to say this. I would have helped, but I would understand if others felt differently. If it was a emergency rescue situation, I would expect that everyone would help to the best of their abilities.

The Wapack is 21+ miles long, but doesn't any/many true loop options. One that might do is using the Ted's and Carolyn's trails on North pack for a 6 mile loop, then adding the 4.8 mile out and back to South Pack. I'm was thinking the SW Mass idea would be closer, but they are both about the...

Timing can make a big difference!! I had the top of Monadnock almost to myself at 6pm this evening. I could only see 2 other people on the mountain and it was beautiful out. I bet tomorrow on a nice holiday Saturday will be very different!!

Here's a good loop I did a while ago. Start at Mt. Washington State Park headquarters. Hike up the Alander Mountain Trail to Alander Mountain(great views to the west). Then take the Loop trail south to the South Taconic trail. Continue south to Brace Mountain(great views in all directions)...

I'm not a fan of Walmart, but I did pick up one of these Hiking Hammock For $15.50, its just as good as my previous one from Hammock Bliss that was closer to $50. It works great in the late summer/fall when the bugs are gone, and doesn't break the bank if you're not really sure about hammock...

I would not pay the extra!! Maybe if I was doing the AT, but even then..... My setup is an 8'x10' 3mil plastic tarp. I like the extra room for the hammock. Haven't weighed it but I'm sure that its lighter than 18 oz.

The overflows on Sat. at Appalachia and Falling Waters were the largest that I've ever seen. I was worried about finding a spot at Caps Ridge, but it wasn't too bad, but people were parked on the road. The trail itself was busy, but everyone was friendly and I enjoyed chatting with some of the...

Here are the NOAA weather radio frequencies for Maine. In Stratton, you should be able to pick up the transmitter on Sugarloaf if you have a weather radio. Site Name Transmitter Name Call Sign Frequency Power WFO Falmouth Blackstrap Hill KDO95 162.550 500 Gray, ME Ellsworth Ellsworth...

I used THESE Energizer Headlamps from Walmart for may years but when I picked up a discounted "return" BD Spot for $19 from EMS, I was converted. Still carry a Princeton Ion as a spare, but the BD Spot is my go to lamp for hiking ,biking and late night care car and appliance repairs and power...

The best views on West Royce are reached by following a herd path that first heads north off of the ledges with the large cairn, then meanders west and northwest, reaching the "northeast ledges" in about 10 minutes. They provide amazing views west to the Caters and Presis, north to the...

I really like the BD spot, and the new ones have 130 lumens and can be found HERE for under $30. Other places are selling the older 90 lumen version for $29.

I was also going to suggest this. On a nice day, you get great views from Bald and Kinsman.

I have been up and down Chemin Des Dames numerous times, and while it is steep, it is probably the easiest to descend of the three. There is one very short boulder "cave" but it is not difficult. Another note, on my last trip to the ravine, I opted for the Scar Trail when heading down the...

Bring an MP3 player with ear inserts that don't leak lots of noise. The batteries will probably be dead by morning, but the soft music is better than the snoring. I've never spent a night in the huts, but is has worked in tents, and I almost hate to add, in my bedroom with my spouse. ;) Just...

Here is a video from April with some images starting at 12:10 Here is a more detailed video from August 2013. Looks like it's still standing. I stayed there a while back on a cold November night.